Synergy in IR–Hybrid CT/C-arm in the setting of critical trauma

Emergency Radiology - Access to multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scanning for interventional procedures can prove to be logistically challenging as resources are often in different areas...     

Onychocryptosis – decrypting the controversies

Onychocryptosis, or ingrown toenail, is a frequent, painful condition affecting young individuals. Controversies still exist regarding its etiopathogenesis and treatment options, including conservative and surgical techniques. The choice of treatment method depends on the stage of disease as conservative measures are mostly effective in early stages and surgical procedures are required in the later stages. Among surgical techniques, phenol cauterization of lateral nail matrix has been the most effective, safe, and commonly performed method. Other more destructive surgical procedures are rarely done nowadays. In this review, we briefly discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and different treatment options of ingrown toenail.     

Technique of flap elevation for robot assisted selective neck dissection via retroauricular approach: a surgeon’s guide

Journal of Robotic Surgery - The retroauricular approach is being increasingly used in surgeries of head and neck in an attempt to avoid a disfiguring scar over the face or neck. The elevation of...